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Turkish for the Dardanelles, a strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea.

Green expresses hope. White symbolizes peace. It is said that the saltire may have been based on the former flag of Belgian airline, Sabena. Red represents the blood shed in the struggle for independence. Effective date: 27 September 1982. >>